HomeIssues in Education

Issues in Education

Sign language boards help ‘start the conversation’ while at play

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
Hearing students at West Oakview have been learning ASL this fall — and everyone’s making new friends — thanks to sign language communication boards that have been installed on the playgrounds.

President of public speaking: How Disha Sriram transformed one of the most widely dreaded aspects of school into a passion and career

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
This article by Forest Hills junior Brooke Cullinane first appeared in the September 11, 2026, issue of The Central Trend, the Forest Hills Central High School student news site.

Swimmer headed overseas for world competition

Kentwood Erin Albanese
East Kentwood swimmer Gus Perton is competing at a world-class level in Portugal in November.

Neuroscientist chats with students about community, connection & more

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
While in town to accept the Distinguished Alumni award from the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation, neuroscientist Nii Addy set aside some time to talk with high-schoolers.

Seniors and teammates bring royal twist to inclusion

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Teammates on a basketball team that brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities represented Wyoming High School on Homecoming Court last Friday.

Social media: addictive or productive? Can be both, teens say

Podcasts Charles Honey
Is social media as bad for teens as many states and school districts allege? That depends on how you use it, say these two high school students and a mental-health counselor.

Poetry an outlet for ‘righteous anger,’ says award-winning writer

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
Junior Shay Taliana uses her voice and poetry to speak out about issues surrounding immigrants in America.

‘Art gives me a voice,’ award-winning cartoonist says

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Recent Byron Center High School graduate and aspiring professional artist Jay Inthammavong created an award-winning editorial cartoon to contribute to the conversation on using artificial intelligence to create art.
00:00:56

With alum’s creative engineering, fifth-grader makes music dreams a reality

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Thanks to a 3D-printed device and determination, fifth-grader Kendall Heiss is able to play cello alongside her peers, despite being born with a partial arm.
00:03:00

Feeling good to help others feel good

Kelloggsville Brett Atwood
It looked like a field day, but there was a deeper purpose behind a day outdoors for Kelloggsville students.

Grant makes beautiful music therapy possible

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Thanks to a grant from the Caledonia Education Foundation, Paris Ridge’s ASD program included weekly music therapy throughout the school year.

Program uses stories to build literacy, connection

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Books on the tables. Books on the floor. Books everywhere you look in a classroom at Kent Education Center Oakleigh — and all of them have a purpose.

Students document, present composite of immigration stories

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Fifty East Kentwood students have contributed stories of their families’ immigration to the U.S., which will become part of Grand Rapids Public Museum archives.

Hope Squad making school safe & welcoming to all

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
The club at Thornapple Kellogg High School aims to support their fellow students’ mental health and make their school a more welcoming, safe place.

Peers build relationships, practice social skills

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Caledonia’s peer-to-peer program promotes friendship, inclusion and belonging amongst young students. 

SEALS: Where the tiniest hands reach for the biggest hearts

Northview School News Network
This article from The Roar, the student newspaper of Northview High School, explores the district’s Student Educators and Listeners program. 
123...26Page 1 of 26
- Sponsorship -
- Sponsorship -

GET OUR HEADLINES IN YOUR EMAIL

SUSTAINING SPONSORS

Dean Transportation SET SEG GRCC West Michigan Health Insurance Pool Kent District Library
Join these sponsors
- Sponsorship -

MEDIA PARTNERS

Maranda Where You Live WGVU